Sly as a Fox
Learn about these crafty Canines
The Fox Facts
Foxes use over 40 different sounds, such as barks, howls, and screams to communicate.
They can leap up to 6 feet in the air, using their strong legs to catch prey.
Foxes have whiskers on their legs and faces, helping them sense their surroundings in the dark.
They use a special hunting technique called mousing, where they pounce on prey with impressive accuracy.
Foxes are omnivores and eat various foods, including meat, fruits, berries, and insects.
They are playful animals and often play to develop their hunting skills.
Foxes are solitary creatures, living alone or in small family groups rather than packs.
Their sharp hearing allows them to hear a mouse squeak from 100 feet away.
Foxes sometimes store food by burying it in the ground.
Highly adaptable, foxes can live in forests, grasslands, deserts, and even urban areas.
Meet Matthias, the Fox
Matthias spent most of his life without family and friends. When he was a pup, Matthias became separated from his family and had to learn to survive on his own. However, when the fox meets a beautiful Vixen named Meriem, and no longer wishes to be alone. Will he figure out how to win her heart? The colorful fable teaches children about the importance of being resourceful and the power of love.
Matthias is a red fox. Foxes are clever animals that know how to survive in the wild by using their wits! They eat various things like fruits, insects, and small animals and can find food in many places. Foxes are great hunters, but they also save food for later if they find extra. They make cozy dens in forests, grasslands, or even near cities to stay safe and warm. Their sharp senses, like good hearing and a strong sense of smell, help them avoid danger and find food, making them very resourceful!
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Foxing Around
The fox around means to be playful or mischievous. Foxes are very playful animals, and they love to have fun! Pups enjoy chasing each other, pouncing on objects, and even playing with toys they find, like sticks or balls. Baby foxes, called kits, often wrestle with their siblings to practice their hunting skills. They sometimes even play games like hide and seek! Foxes also love to leap into the air and pounce, especially when hunting, which is not only a way to catch food but also something they do for fun.
Even though foxes are part of the canine family, which includes dogs and wolves, they share some traits with cats. For example, foxes have vertical slit-shaped pupils like cats, which help them see well at night. They also move quietly and gracefully, like a cat stalking its prey. Foxes can even climb trees! This mix of dog and cat-like traits makes foxes unique. They are clever, playful, and adaptable, which helps them survive in different environments.
